On Monday, Daz returns from his weekend away and tells Jake about the situation he is in with Victoria and Jake questions what Daz is going to do but as Jake tries to make a joke of the situation, he’s stunned when Daz turns round and is in tears. Daz is confused by his feelings but on seeing Victoria, he takes her on a car journey.

As the car hurtles round the country roads, Victoria begs Daz to slow down but he says they’re as good as dead anyway after what they’ve done. Victoria’s petrified when Daz admits his fears that he’ll be viewed as a paedophile and she blurts out that the truth that there is no baby. The car screeches to a halt and Victoria says she only wanted Daz to love her. Daz is furious and hurls Victoria out of the car before driving away without her. Has Victoria lost Daz’s trust for good?

At Wishing Well, Lisa grows concerned for Belle when it’s clear she doubts her decision to banish Zak. In Zak’s absence, Shadrach tries to take his new role of head of the house seriously but Belle refuses to adhere to her uncle’s rule and rushes upstairs, clearly missing Zak. Lisa’s beside herself, but Shadrach shares with her the revelation that Zak has been spotted in Billericay. Lisa’s adamant that she never wants Zak to return but Shadrach sees through her facade… Will the Dingles enforce their law if Zak returns to Emmerdale?

Meanwhile, Sandy moves into the Woolpack and Diane’s quick to lay down the ground rules. Doug arrives later on to help Sandy with his unpacking and the pair share a drink with Diane in the back room but when Sandy falls asleep, Doug and Diane continue drinking. After sharing a close moment, Diane kisses Doug before realising that she’s overstepped the mark. Sandy wakes before either can discuss what just happened. Will Diane’s misplaced kiss be explained?

On Tuesday, Zak returns but Lisa slams the door in his face. Lisa and Shadrach eventually confront him outside the homestead and Zak’s distraught to find out that he is been’excommunicated’. Zak marches into the village in a mood and grows angrier when he discovers how many of the family participated in the court.

When no Dingle will take him in, Zak barges into the factory to speak with Lisa. He bellows his rights to anyone who’ll listen but is dumbstruck when Lisa explains that Belle called the Dingle court. After a private chat with his wife, he realises just how much he’s hurt Belle. Zak tries to apologise but Belle walks home alone and collapses in floods of tears. Lisa tells Belle that if she’s changed her mind, they can reverse Zak’s banishment but Belle says no and goes off to bed. How long can Belle keep a wall between her and Zak?

Meanwhile, Doug calls in to see Diane and they smooth things over after yesterday’s awkward moment. They agree to be friends though Doug’s slightly disappointed with the decision. After Diane snaps at Val when she’s teased about sharing a house with Sandy, Val investigates and is told about the kiss with Doug. Feeling lonely and keen to have a break from the village, Diane leaves to visit Bernice and then Louise in Australia. Val’s sad it but understands her sister’s need to take a holiday. Will Diane’s break allow enough time to gain some perspective?

Elsewhere, Andy picks up on the bad feeling between Victoria and Daz, who lies that Victoria’s upset because he confronted Aaron again. Andy thanks him for looking out for her which makes Daz feel even more guilty. He then meets with Jake to confide Victoria’s confession about the baby and is grateful when Jake offers him his old room back until the heat dies down.

Later, when Victoria and Aaron get thrown out of the café for being drunk, Andy’s furious with her behaviour and Victoria’s hurt to hear that Daz has moved back in with Jake. Are the Sugdens about to splinter once more?

On Wednesday, Daz warns Andy that they have to do something about Victoria and Aaron, but Andy’s concerned that getting into a feud with the Dingles could compromise his custody of Sarah. Andy asks Maisie to intervene on their behalf and she agrees to have a chat with Victoria. However, the talk doesn’t go well and, determined not to be bossed around, Victoria arranges to take things further with Aaron tomorrow. Is Victoria about to make a very big mistake?

Meanwhile, Zak goes round to see Belle and explains he’s read a letter she wrote about how he let her down. He offers Belle some sweets if they can talk but she refuses his bribery and storms off. To make amends with Belle, Zak secretly organises a repeat performance of her recital in the church and Sam and Will are roped in to help Zak lure Belle to the church. Left alone in the church, Zak emerges to greet Belle and both are nervous in each others company but Belle’s in her element as she reads to her dad and the other Dingles join the recital. As the reading finishes Belle rushes into her father’s arms and Zak promises never to let her down again.

Also, Lexi grows irritated by Jimmy and Nicola’s saucy relationship so when Carl cancels his plans with Lexi so that Jimmy can spend time with Nicola, an upset Lexi is left on her own once more so, unwilling to play gooseberry for another evening, Lexi goes for a drink with Gennie. Desperate to prove her marriage is not on the rocks, Lexi lies to Gennie that she and Carl are trying for a baby. What will Carl make of Lexi’s lie?

In Thursday’s episode, Victoria steals a key for Dale View and takes Aaron there and they kiss and head upstairs…

Daz explodes when he and Scarlett walk into Dale View and find Victoria and Aaron in bed together. Daz tries to throw Aaron out the door but Victoria questions Daz’s fury adding ‘it’s not like he wants her anymore’. Scarlett and Aaron realise Daz and Victoria have slept together and are both furious causing Daz to worry about what Victoria’s unleashed.

The Kings throw Daz out when he comes to Mill Cottage trying to apologise. Not wanting to wait around for Andy to hear, Daz packs his bags but has second thoughts when Jake reminds him he’ll be leaving Victoria to face the music alone. Will Daz get out of dodge before chaos ensues?

Meanwhile, Carl arrives back after his night shift and Jimmy forewarns him that Lexi’s on the warpath so Carl arrives at the factory with a huge bunch of flowers and an apology. In order to save face in front of her staff, Lexi gratefully accepts them. Gennie envies Lexi’s perfect life and states that she knows Lexi will have a wonderful family. Later, Carl meets Lexi in the Woolpack and he promises he’ll try harder with her at home, however, Lexi’s upset to realise that having children is the last thing on Carl’s mind and worries her dreams may be unachievable. Can she change Carl’s mind?

On Friday, Daz meets with Victoria and asks her to lie to Aaron in order to shut him up. The pair of them go round to Smithy to confront Aaron but panic when Chas explains he’s at Butlers. Andy’s unnerved to see the cocky Aaron on his property, but when he tries to march him away, Aaron smugly divulges the truth about Victoria and Daz.

Andy prepares to tear a strip out of Aaron but when Daz and Victoria arrive, the look on their faces show the truth all too clearly. Managing to keep his temper, Andy packs up Daz’s belongings and throws him out of the farm. Realising his brother’ss serious, Daz leaves the village.

Later, Andy and Sarah bump into Debbie in the village and he’s backed into a corner when Sarah asks if she can see her mum that evening. Debbie’s served by Maisie at lunchtime in the pub and can’t hide that she’s hating the time Maisie’s spending with her daughter. Also, after his horrific afternoon, Andy goes back on his promise to let Debbie see Sarah and warns Maisie to keep her nose out when she tries to interfere. Debbie swears that she won’t ever be messed around again and leaves with her words ringing in Andy’s ears. Will Debbie step up her custody battle?

Elsewhere, Carl asks Jimmy to make himself scarce so that he and Lexi can talk. With the arrangements made, Carl’s distracted in the Woolpack when Jimmy volunteers him for a game of darts along with Chas and Paddy. Late for his dinner with Lexi, Carl finds it hard to tear himself away from Chas; he’s clearly still in love with her. Arriving home, Carl’s shocked to see the effort Lexi has gone to and they take the opportunity to get reacquainted. Will Carl be able to focus on his marriage instead of Chas?